In a bold move that signals its long-term ambition to position itself among the world’s leading intercontinental carriers, Uganda Airlines has announced plans to acquire Africa’s first Airbus A380, a pre-owned example of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. According to senior officials familiar with the development, the double-deck jet will be deployed on high-demand long...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11.2% compared to February 2025 levels (+11.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 8.5% compared to February 2025 (+9.8% for i...

Kenya Airways slipped back into losses in 2025, underscoring the fragile economics of African aviation even as global travel demand rebounds and the carrier pushes ahead with a restructuring strategy centered on cargo and engineering. The airline reported a net loss of KShs 17.2 billion ($133 million) for the year ended December 31, reversing a [...]

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African airlines are facing mounting disruption as the ongoing Middle East conflict ripples through global aviation, forcing flight suspensions, driving up fuel costs, and exposing the continent’s structural dependence on external air corridors. The crisis, triggered by escalating tensions involving Iran and its regional adversaries has led to widespread airspace closures acr...

In a year defined by geopolitical friction, tariff uncertainty and rapid technological change, air cargo quietly became one of the most important stabilizing forces in the global economy. A new report released by the International Air Transport Association shows that the sector played a decisive role in sustaining trade and economic growth in 2025, enabling [...]

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